Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 218, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 January 1931 — Page 10

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Off ,he ! Backboard ; BY NORMAN E. ISAACS Pteeh-HUUnc Dnrln* nine** of i VERN BOXELL

YT'S mid-January and the boys are on the last stretch. It’s the training stretch for the annual ‘Hoosier holiday,” tne state high chool basketball tournaments nils Is just about the time of the '■ear the coaches tell the boye to tart watching their food and to cut out the late hours. It means that the youngsters rmst be In the finest of condition by late February. Those that aren’t - well, those are the ones who don’t appear in Indianapolis for the state finals. Right now there are pernaps twenty-five teams which could be rated as possibilities for the state crown. Fhere are only two “stand-outs” Frankfort and Muncie. And oftentimes mostly often the 'stand-outs” get trapped up along bhe line. That’s why Backboard is o careful about not wanting to say ust who he thinks ought to win the oumey, a an V/ OUNG Bulleit may not be the world's greatest marksman ’.hen it comes to firing basketballs, cut Shortridge can thank Its stars lie is around. .Just what position Bulleit does play is a puzzle. At Martinsville they insisted he was the floorguard. He was. He was backward, too, and a forward part of the time. He played center, also, judging by the number of times he "as implicated in Jump balls. a a a It time*. Bulleit doesn’t look tike 2 '•enta* worth. That’s when he’s shooting. But when It eomes to takinr the ball off •he backboard and hustling it down the floor, that younr fellow is worth a cool million smackers. Let’s see, that should make him worth anyway half a million. That much, at least, to a coach’s coraoosore of mind. nan And If you would like to look at two niey turned out basketeers jouraey down to Martinsville some evening arid take a glance at Messrs. Smith and Waltz. They are two Arteslans who look like the goods. And say. don’t overlook that crowd. They should be in the running at tournament time. Leave that to Mr. Glen Curtis. Martinsville does. a a a TIS heard that Washington isn't to be considered as a threat this year. On paper the boys should be tough. But this year, they tell me, the Hatchets have grown cocksure and impressed with their own skill. That’s bad. Very bad. a a a The question we asked Monday about Anderson may be answered nest Saturday at Marion where Anderson, Newcastle, Hartford City and Marlon meet In the annua! Big Four tournament. It is to be one of these so-called "Blind” affairs, where the drawings take nlace at noon on the day of the tourney. Newcastle is tb? favorite. We’ll see. .a a * THE phone rings. “Hello. Is this Backboard?’’ “Yes.” “Well, who do you like in the city series?” “Er—uh—well—er—mmm—you see. I Who i* this speaking please?” “Oh, this is just a fellow who reads your stuff. What did you say about who you like?” “Harumph. Call me up tomorrow. That’s a good fellow. Good-by.” Darn. Stuck. Oh, well.

Independent Basket News

Holv Trinity A. C.s will play the Y. M. H. A.b Toniuht at Communal hall and in one prelim same Holy Trinity Juniors will meet the Communal Buddies. The rivals met before this season and the A. C.s defeated the Y. M. H. A.s and the Juniors downed the Buddies. In another prelim tilt at Communal hall tbnlqht Holy Trinity Bearcats will meet the Communal Midgets. Oti Wednesday night Holy Trinity A. C.s will tackle the Indianapolis Buddies at Trinity gym and in a curtain-raiser Trinity Juniors will face the Speedway S. S. live. Past city ard state teams desiring dates with the A. C.s call Belmont 05.2. between 5 and 7 -p. m., and ask for Cowboy. - After two weeks of idleness, due to injuries received in hard games, the Mayer Chapel Dixies will get back Into action against Sacred Heart high school neuters at Sacred Heart gym Friday night. Dixies want games with strong teams having ae•ess to gyms. Call Drexel 2367 and ask lor Everett, after .1:30 p. m. Southport Black Diamonds take notice. Edgewood A. C.s have access to a gym on Wednesday nights and desire to book with fast city and state teams. Write Francis Simpson, 524 Mills avenue, or call Drexel 7889-R-2 and ask for Francis St. Pats and Sunshine Cleaners take notice. Irvington Ravens won from Irvington Trojan B team at the old Butler gym. 32 to 13 Ravens led throughout the game and were in front at the half. 14 to 5. Mock and Olvev starred for the winners with ten and eight points, respectively. \ 4 y m c. A. Leaders downed the East tilde Bulldogs. 26 to 5. Laycock and Scott ed the Leaoers - scoring. For games tn the 15-16-year-old class, call Talbott 2430. and ask for Bob. tfoosler Demons handled the Full Fashion girls their second defeat Saturday night 25 to IS. Miller. Wolf and Gray played best for the Demons while Eilermn and Ray starred for the losers. Next Saturday night the Demons will meet the strong Kelly Kolleeus from Dayton. Chat Indiana State School for the Deaf gym. Forty-second street and Moncn railroad. There will be a curtain-raiser at 7:30. Demons will battle the fast Marmon girlsfive tonight at the Y. M. C. A. For games Lillie Miller. Cherry 4347. or write "1718 Roosevelt avenue. During day caL Drexel 4302 and ask for Madge Gray. Second Moravians defeated Union Title .iv ia a fast game that wasn’t decided until near closing time. Paul Wells of the Moravians savs the notice printed a week ago to the effect the Union Titles defeated the Moravians was an error. The Bridgeport Cardinals will take the fioor tonight against the fast-flying St. Philip A. C.s in an effort to stop a win--ing streak that has stretched to nine games and from reports the Saints are not taknig the game any to lightly and expect one of the hardest battles of the reason. The games will be played on the St Philip floor with the tip-off at 8 o'clock. There will be a preliminary game it 7 o'clock between the St. Philip Boys' Club and the Rhodius Dark Horses. Dancing will follow the last game until 12:30. Indianapolis Tigers desire games in the o-17-year-old class with teams haring access to gyms. Phone Harrison 4569-M and ask for Bill. Bast Tenth Buddies and Bethel will meet in the feature game of the ‘‘B’’ League. Alliance Basketball Association, at the East Tenth gym tonight. A victory for he Buddies will tie them for, the lead while a victory for Bethel probably will clinch the league title. The game ts scheduled for 9:20 p. m. Moravian will meet Westminster at 7:20 p. m. and Tuxedo meets Woodruff Place at 8:20 p. m. East Tenth Triangles will play at the Woodruff Place gym tonight at 8:30 in an

Big Ten Statistics

/ Standings 'Teens. W. L. Pet. Pts. O.P. Northwestern 3 0 1.000 S3 "0 Chicago 3 0 1 000 5B Indiana 3 1 .750 113 103 Ohio State 2 1 66 7 73 58 Minnesota 3 1 .667 85 80 Michigan 2 3 .400 113 114 Wisconsin 2 3 .400 98 103 Purdue 1 2 . 333 75 69 loirs 1 3 250 80 101 Illinois 0 4 .000 85 106 Mender's Results Northaasterr. 26: Michigan 21 Minnesota. 38: Wisconsin. 26 Indiana. 28; loss. 20. halurdar’s Gamer Mlchlgfc-i r.t Chicago. Ohio Oiate et 'NortViTMirir Xiiinolt at Wisconsin.

DE PAUW AND WABASH SET FOR RIVALRY CLASH

Old Foes Get Ready Little Giants Prepared tor Invasion of Tiger Home Thursday. By Timet Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Jar. 20.—Worked up to a frenzy of excitement, Wabah college student: today turned their whole-hear ter attention to the impending Dc Pauw-Wabash basketball struggle at Greencastle Thursday night. The Cavemen are expected to have a large following in the Tigers’ gym when the fray starts. Coach Robert (Pete) Vaughan sent the Little Giants through a drill Monday evening and pronounced them fit and rady. By Timet Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., Jan 20.Although disheartened somewhat by the announcement that Rex Moffett, star De Pauw forward, may not be able to get into action in the Wabash-De Pauw fray here on Thursday night, Tiger students today refused to concede an edge to thetr Wabash rivals. Moffett has an ankle Injury and it may not permit him to play. Defense is being stressed in Tiger practice session;. Central Cage Squad Loses By Times Special FRANKLIN, Ind., Jan 20. Griz Wagner’s Franklin college netmen upset Indiana Central here Monday night, 36 to 22. The Greyhounds had beaten the Grizzlies earlier in the season, 41 to 39. Franklin led the Indianapoii team at the half, 22 to 12. Centra? never threatened in the last half. Summary: FRANKLIN IND. CENTRAL O V"TPi G FTP Bassett, f... 0 0 0 Judd, f.. . . 1 1 z Cline, f 6 0 12, Rider, f 3 1 , Downey, c.. 5 2 13,Pickens, c.... 1 1 ?, Surface, c.. 0 3 3| Durham. g... 2 1 3 Williams, g.. 0 0 O Swan. e l o :: Primmer, f.. 3 2 8} Hatfield, f... 1 0 2 Stacies, f... 0 0 0 Anderson, e. 1 0 3' Totals ...15 6 36. Totals 9 422 Personal Fouls—(Franklin) Surface. <: Williams. 3: Downey. 2: Cline, 1; Primmer. 1: (Indiana Central) Swan. 3; Durham. S: Judd. 2: Rider. 2. Gopher Cagers Whip Badgers By Times Special MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 20.—Minnesota nosed out Wisconsin in a Big Ten basketball fray here Monday night, 28 to 26. The lead had changed hands eight times during the battle. Summary': MINNESOTA WISCONSIN _ . G P TP Q P T-p Schoenin*. f. 4 3 lLTrenowski. f. 0 2 2 loose, f.... 1 i aifeison. f.... 33 8 Bondv. c 2 2 6 Paul. c... 4 10 Clelusak. g,. 1 0 2 Poser, 0 1 ! Robinson, g. 0 0 0? Griswold, g. 0 0 0 Llcht. g . 2 2 6iSteen. f 1 j 3 , Clilmelewskl.tr 113 Totals ....10, 8 28! Totals Personal Fou.s—(Minnesota) Clelusak 4Robinson. 2; Llcht. 2: Schoenine. 1; (Wist consin) ChimeJewskl. 3: Jaul. 3: frenow3sl. 3: Nelson, 2: Poser. 2: Steen. 1.

l‘A” Alliance Basketball Assoelation game. T enUl Bodies desire games to Beanblossorn Benajr c ' \ S uint *t will meet the strong * v.. 1 pendents at 8:30 tonight on the Y floor. Hoosier Demon Oirlc tut a Gtrls wlu meet in & P rcUrn Nl t? rk S' last local 18-year-old team, will disband after Feb. 15 an<l desire before or on that date with teams L gyms. Cali Dr. 6929-J John. Marks have been de- ° T nl I twice this season. Holy Trinity Juniors and Turner Blues, please Cards defeated Sacred Heart High school team Friday night, 23 to 21. F?>w A ta thp Cards call Dr. 1188-R and asa. for Anurew. CErds have tn a gym on Monday nights only 5 t 0 a er M t a e r JL° n £ ir ;l Boardoi* 1, 23 to '• Sunday afternoon at meet P T^ sda -' nl * ht Marmons C A at 7-?0 1 Demons at the Y. M. St. Patricks easily defeated Riverside Oiympie® 38 to 11. Thursday the Saints tangle with the Capital Paper Five at the Washington iiigh school gym at 8 p m SgRSjK W meet St. PhUips at Penney fryxn. For jrames mi Frank. Roth. Dr. 0116. games call PURCHASE WINEGARNER By Time s Special CLEVELAND, Jan. 20.—Ralph Winegarner, third sacker Tilth Waco of the Texas League, has been purchased by the Cleveland Americans and it is understood he will be farmed to New Orleans to replace George Detore, whom the locals took from the Pelicans. OAKS RAP VINCENNES OAKLAND CITY, Ind., Jan. 20. Oakland City college netmen trounced Vincennes university here Monday night, 42 to 23. The Oaks led at the half, 17. to 10. Smith led the Oaks’ attack with seven-field goals and a free throw. Dunn scored flvo baskets. LONDOS WINS ON MAT By Times Special * CHICAGO. Jan. 20. Renato Gardini, Italian heavyweight wrestler, lost to Jim Londos here Monday night in straight falls. Londos Is one of the claimants to the mat champinoship.

Fights and Fighters

By United Press BALTIMORE, Jan. 20.—Mickey Walker, middleweight champion of the world, knocked out Herman Weiner of Baltimore, in the first round of a scheduled ten-round battle here Monday night. Walker weighed 1634 and Weiner 192. SPUN GFIYLD. Mo.. Jan. 30.—Hubert (Babel StrtbUng. 143. defeated Rt Stevens, 147. in ten rounds Sere Monday night. TORONTO. Ont.. Jan. 20—Billy Towns'11?!; Vancouver. B. C.. 145 Vs. knocked out Jackie Horner St. U>uit. 1484, first tound. Red Bragan. Toronto, defeated Billy Hoon. Rockford. 111., six rounds. CLEVELAND. Jail. 20—Mickey Cohen. Cleveland, and Ollle Bartlett. Detroit. bantamweights. fought to a six-round craw. iF 1 *, 30 —Harlem. 136**.. outDolnwsd Paradis. GreenJiff* 1 \ 1*5??:* rounds. Eddie Frisco. scored a technical *££ZdZ tz BIU7 **• Brea * 150

They Garry Shortridge Hopes

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L U. Cagemen Cut Loose to Whip Hawkeye Basketeers

By 1 imes Special lOWA CITY. Jan 20.—A scintillating burst of speed in the last ten minutes of play carried Indiana university’s basketball team to a 28-to-20 victory over lowa here Monday night. After being knotted at half-time, 13-all, Indiana found itself trailing, 19 to 16, with ten minutes to play. Then, with Dauer and Dickey leading the attack, the Hoosiers went off on a scoring spree. It was Indiana’s third Big Ten victory in a row. Dickey’s sensa-

Milwaukee May Lift BaiT on Basketball; Boys, Girls • Stay Out Nights Anyway

By Times Special MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20.—Basketball, banned four years ago as a bad moral influence, may be reinstated as a sport in the Milwaukee city high schools. George Strehlow, member of the board of school directors, is seeking reinstatement of basketball and has asked principals and teachers to explain their objections to the game.

Champ Will Tour States By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 20.—Joe Jacobs, manager of Maxie Schmeling, heavyweight champion, will take the titleholder on an exhibition tour the length and breadth of the United States starting in Baltimore Feb. 10. Jacobs said the fistic party will visit fifty-eight cities and at each stop Maxie will do one of the three things—box three rounds with a spar mate, referee a boxing or wrestling match or just stand in the ring and say a few words to the crowd. The idea of the tour is to kindle interest in the forthcoming Schmel-ing-Stribling championship fight. PENNSY RIFLERS WIN Pennsylvana railroad rifle team defeated the E. C. Atkins team at the Atkins range Monday night, 926 to 788. Funkhouser was high with 193.

NEWARK. Jan. 30.—Ernie Tedesco, Newark. 138. knocked out Frankie Dallas, 134, Newark, first round. By United Press MINNEAPOLIS. Jan. 20.—Britt Gorman 113. Minneapolis, defeated Ernie Peters 115. Chicago ten rounds: and Art Laskv 188. Minneapolis, knocked out Big Bov Stammerman. 181. Huron. S. D. first round CHICAGO. Jan. 30—Joe Sharkey. 11914 Albion. Mich., defeated Haskon Hansen' 1584. Chicago, eight rounds; Harry Oilion. 175. Winnipeg, stopped Art Wilkins 170. Detroit, second round: Carl Ogren' 158. Cleveland, knocked out BIHy 80-d, 15*’ Chicago. By United Press NEW BETfFORD. Mass.. Jan. 83—Andy Callahan of Lawrence proved too fast company for Val Nadeau. New Hampshire Callahan scoring a technical knockout in the fifth round. MUNCIE. Ind.. Jan. 20—K. O. McCleian. Muncis middleweight, knocked out ack Robert-. Ft. Wayne, second round, "cdic Cooper. Muneie featherweight drew •.ith Billy B’lttruc--gcr. Hartford City, six ounda. a

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

, tional shooting and Veller’s brilliant j floor play featured the Hoosiers’ performance here. Summary: j INDIANA lOWA OF TP! . G F TP Zeller, f .... 0 0 0 Williamson, f. X 2 4 Miller, t ... 2 4 8 Mowry. f .... 0 0 0 Jasper, c ... 0 0 0, Rogers, c .... 2 1 5 Veller, g .... 1 1 3 Reigert. g ..000 Campbell, g.. 2 0 4| Epstein, g ... 0 0 0 Dauer, f ... 1 2 4iKotlow. f .... 10 2 Dickey, o ~4 X 9iKoser, f .... 3 2 8 ißrook. c .... 0 0 0 Reinhardt, g. Oil Totals 10 8 28,' Totals .... 7 6 20 Personal Fouls—(lndiana) Veller, 3; Zeller, 2: Jasper, 1; Dickey. 1; (Iowa) P.eigert, 4; Reinhardt. 3; Rogers, 2; Koser. l; Kotlow, 1.

The sport was eliminated from the sport program of city public high schools at the request of the principals. It was claimed that the morals or girls and boys were injured seriously by the sport because it kept students out late at night. “I don’t believe scholasic standings will suffer if the sport returns,” said Strehlow. ‘‘The moral objections are ridiculous because the boys and girls stay out nights anyway.”

THREE-I FAVORS DRAFT

Club Owners Vote to Accept Major, Player Agreement. By Times Special DECATUR, HI., Jan. 20.—Club owners In the Three-I League Monday night voted to accept the universal player draft as outlined by the major leagues. The American Association, Pacific Coast and Western leagues already had accepted the big league agreement. The International now stands as the lone league out of the draft fold. 40 ROUNDS WEDNESDAY Ten bouts calling for forty rounds will comprise the boxing at Tomlinson hall Wednesday night. A battle royal also will be staged. Norman Brown, Chicago, will meet Dick Anthony, Erie (Pa.) middleweight, in the eight-round main event. In the six-round sejni-windup Joe Napolitana, Kokonfo, will tackle Chick Calloway, Indianapolis. The prelims will be for three and four rounds, first at 8:30. SACRED ' HEART GAME The alumni of Sacred Heart high school meet this year’s varsity net squad in their second game this season, Wednesday at 8 p. m., at Sacred Heart hall. All alumni players are requested to be present at 7:30. In the first encounter between the former high school men and this year's boys the alumni romped off with an overtime victory. Immediately folioping the game a dance sponsored by the alumni is to be held in the hall. Friday the Sacred Heart squad meets the Mayer Chapel Dixies. SAUERS! LOSES TO SPANIARD George Sauers, heavyweight, lost to the Spaniard, Humberto, in the main wrestling bout at Tomlinson hall Monday night. Humberto took the first and third falls. In other bouts, Leslie Beers and Dick Routt drew in thirty minutes, Doc Burns threw Buck Lipscomb and Speedy O’Neal defeated Claude Swindell.

Here are three of the boys and the coach who are wearing the blue of Shortridge this season and upon whom the north side school is placing its hopes for a victory over Technical and other city foes in the annual city series at Tech gym Friday and Saturday. Upper left is Coach Kenneth Peterman. Upper right is Johnson, forward and reserve center. Lower left is De Wees, a guard, and lower center, Heckman, ace forward.

Cruising in Sportland WITH EDDIE ASH

OLD ZACH WHEAT, who used to bash the ball hard and often for the Brooklyn pastimers, is wanted back there to serve as coach along with Dutch Miller and Ivey Olsen. These three veterans played together under Uncle Wilbert Robinson when they were enjoying theit best days. Some writers in the east think the Brooklyn club officials desire to build up Wheat to succeed Robinson as manager. Zach was the hero of Flatbush for years, and at one time was voted the most popular player on the three teams in Greater New York, including Yankees, Giants and his own aggregation. His reward was an automobile. Season after season the big fellow crashed the sphere, and it is said his popularity among the players was the same as with the rooters. Wheat was bought for a song in 1909 and was discovered by Scout Larry Sotton, who handed over the small sum of S9OO for him. It was bargain rates and the deal was one of Sutton’s best buys during his long career in the "ivory hunting” profession. The purchase was made from Mobile. tt a a a a a When Wheat finally Wore out and drew his release from Brooklyn a few years ago, Connie Mack gave him a berth for a year and later Minneapolis tried the veteran for one season. Burleigh Grimes is one of Zach’s chief boosters, and according to Burleigh Brooklyn won’t go wrong by naming him pilot after Robinson steps down or is forced out by the dissension among club executives. Ernie Orsatti played with IVheat at Minneapolis and says Zach taught him many fine points about fielding and batting. Grimes used to be with Brookln when Wheat was a star.

a a a DUTCH MILLER, who learned 1 his early baseball on Indianapolis sandlots and at Manual Training high school, is Brooklyn chief battery coach. He was first string backstop there for years and later was on the Indianapolis staff under Ownie Bush. The Dutchman moved away from the Hoosier capital after he became a big leaguer. The Robins train at Clearwater, Fla., and to break up the routine this spring the entire squad will go to Havana for one week and stage practice games between regulars and yannigans. a a a Cuban sports are making big preparations to welcome the baseball party and numerous prizes will be offered the athletes to urge them to greater efforts. Cuban liquor won’t tempt most of the players and as far the others, well, they got ff in Florida anyway and it’s far mo. damaging than the uncut stock ii_ i Havana. many WALTER HOLKE will return this year to manage Quincy in the Three-I League. He piloted Quincy to the pennant in 1929, resigned and went to Hazelton, Pa., as manager in 1930. The former Indianapolis first sacker was the hero of Quincy in 1929 and his return is expected to please the fans. Ray Schmandt, also a former Indianapolis first baseman, was playing pilot at Quincy last year. a a a The Three-I has lopped off fourteen games this season and will play 126 instead of 140, opening about May 7 and closing on Labor day. The league has adopted a new arrangement. Hereafter home clubs will take all gate receipts and six will pay visiting teams SIOO each day of a series. Terre Haute gets off for $75 and Bloomington for $65. Holiday receipts will be pooled. N a a a WE thought there was nothing new under the sun to use as an alibi for batting slumps, but here’s one. It Is said Jim Bottomley became a trap shoot fiend last summer and spent so much time cracking clay pigeons with the scatter gun that he lost his batting eye. Evidently this explanation is meant to convey the belief that squinting down the gun barrel with one eye closed grew to be a habit with Jim and that he got to winking while facing the pitcher. a a a The Ciney Reds once nicked on a hure Hoosier pitcher out at Ripley comity and the dant made a rood impression when tried oat in the Qaeen City, lie disappeared. however, and later was fonnd

CRANE’S IMPORTED 5c CIGAR

Cue King Is Beaten # —— Buffalo ‘Unknown’ Scores Surprise Victory Over Johnny Layton. By United Prett CHICAGO, Jan. 20.—Frank S. Scoville of Buffalo, N. Y., eastern sectional champion, loomed today as a dangerous contender for the world’s three-cushion billiard championship. Scoville made his debut in world championship competition Monday night with a surprise 50-to-35 victory over Johnny Layton of Sedaiia, Mo., defending title holder. Layton, seeking his fourth consecutive championship, failed to display the form which has marked his play in previous tourneys, and was an easy victor for the easterner. The Buffalo star will receive another test tonight tn a match with Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia, a former champion who was runnerup to Layton in 1930, Two other matches are scheduled today with Tiff Denton of Kansas City, meeting,Arthur Thumblad of Chicago, and Allen Hall of Chicago playing D. J. Jacobs, St. Louis, on the afternoon program. Lombardi Deal With Brooklyn Is Completed By United Prest OAKLAND, Cal., Jan. 20.—Confirmation of the sale of Ernie Lombardi, hard-hitting Pacific Coast League catcher, to Brooklyn, was made today by Carl Zamlock, manager of the Oakland club. Although the terms of the deal were not made public, it was rumored the Oaks would receive $40,000 and two players in exchange for Lombardi. The players coming here are the veteran catcher Henry Deberry and infielder Eddie Moore. Lombardi, 23 years old, was secured from Ogden of the UtahIdaho League in 1927 and has been with Oakland since. He batted .370 last year.

hurlinr for a town team down in Kentneky. It is said the hir city asphalt streets, heated by the hot summer son, scorched the feet of the rookie and he went back to hamlet bail to cool ’em off. a m a a Tiny Roebuck, former rrid tackle with HaskeU Indians, took up the prise firht racket after learinr eoUere, found the roinr rourh and profits low and quickly switched to wrestlina. Ho Is Mr enourh to make a rood card on the mint and rroan wheel. a a a . Base stealinr is not a lost art in baseball when the plover has the ability to pilfer. The chief readbn managers don’t order the plain steal more is because there is a shortage of sprinters in the game. Henry Haines pilfered forty-five times for Montreal last year and Newark turned in a club total of 147. a a a 808 ALLEN, who recently sold the Little Rock club of the Southern Association, has purchased the Nashville franchise in the same league for $50,000 and assumption of a mortgage indebed - ness of $52,500. Allen is an oldtime Indianapolis manager. Jim Poole, veteran first sacker and home run king of Dixie, Is on the Nashville roster. He collected fifty circuit wallops last season. a a a Poole lined up some financial backing and tried to purchase the VoU, but Allen was hirh bidder when the eiub went on the auction block Monday. Poole’s ambition was to become part owner and playinr manager. a a a Hack Wilson has come out with a denial about holding out on the Cubs tor $40,000 but admits he expectes a substantial Increase. However, a little publicity about his salary won’t hurt for he’s certain to be given a hefty hike in pay and fans -nle- seeing the dollar sign in print. Friends of Lou Gehrig are out with the report he has signed anew three-vear contrac- calling for $30,000 per season.

Coach Thom Matched With Smith at Cadle

Wilbur Thom, prominent welterweight wrestler, who is head coach and one of the assistant football coaches at Indiana university, will perfohn in the main go at Cadle tabernacle Thursday night against Bull Smith, experienced St. Louis grappler. The bout will be for best two falls in three. A1 Thom, brother of Wilbur, will appear in the semi-windup against Doc Burns, welterweight. In one of two prelims Claude Swindell will meet Sammy Davis. Principals in the other prelim have not been signed. TECH FRESHMEN WIN Technical high school freshmen defeated the Manual rhinies at the south siders’ gym Monday afternoon/ 25 to 12. The Green and White Frosh led at the half, 16 to 6.

Drill for City Meet

City high school basketball teams today were slated to resume hard drills tn preparation for the annual city series to be played at Technical gym Friday and Saturday. Interest has pinned itself on the first - rbund Technical - Shortridge game to be played at 1 p. m. Saturday afternoon. Although Shortridge is a favorite with high school fans, odds on the game remain about even. Manual will meet Broad Ripple in a first-round game, Washington drawing a bye into the second round. The tourney opens at 7 Friday night.

College Basketball

(Cuiei of Monday) Indiana. 28: lowa. 30. Franklin. 36; Indiana Central. 23. Indiana Central Reserves. 28; Franklin Reserves. 18. Northwestern, 28: Michigan. 21. Minnesota. 28: Wisconsin. 26. Muskinmim. 36: Capital. 19. Nebraska. 31: Kansas. 30 (overtime). U. of Detroit. 16: Xavier U. of Cinclnnati. 20. Waynesbur*. SI; Allegheny. SO (two overtimes). Oakland City. 42; Vincennes. 23. Marquette, 22: Creighton, 18 Harvard. 32; Massachusetts Tech. 25. Teachers. 25; Colorado Aggies. Washington State. 20: Oregon State. 31.

BASKETBALL PI^frySPEfoTRS-

BY EVERETT S. DEAN Basketball Coach, Ind'ana University MASSED defenses have brought about a quick evolution of offensive systems. These defenses were hard to penetrate and, because of this, offensive tactics were changed to meet the situation.

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Down the Alleys BY LEFTY LEE

The large entry received at the Illinois alleys the past few weeks in the doubles sweepstakes has enthused John Beam, and the Gray-Gribben & Gray 200-scratch singles for next Saturday and Sunday will pay the winner an unheard of reward for an entry fee of $1.25. Beam guarantees SSO to the winner and $25 to second place in this event, and anew record entry is confidently expected. R. V. Law Motor won. three games from Madden-Copple as Central Motor Parts and G. <Ss J. Tire took the odd game from En-Ar-Co and Eiseman Service during the Indianapolis Auto League series on the Hotel Antler alleys. Shearer of the Eiseman team had a 604 sotal to lead the field. Mr*. Lillian Lee. a former champion among the women bowlers of the state, has returned to the game after an absence of two years, rolling with the White Rose Gas team and displaying her old-time skill. In 1927. paired with Fullmer, she won the state doubles championship, and repeated a year later paired with Mrs. Bunch. During these same two years this girl was a member of the Em-Roe team that won the city championship In 1927 and the state title In 1928. Rolling but nine games In the Women’s Social League to date, Mt J- holds the high single game record with a score of 267. Jess Pritchett has gone optimistic and aa a result the Optimist League hfc anew individual leader, the big boy tossing in games of 208. 224 and 215. a total of 647, which helped the Carter team to a twogai?e ,~ win over the Pray quintet. Smltty and Wynn teams also won two games from Davy and Nemo, while Cooper’s boys defeated Steve three times. It was Lee C&rmln's turn to put the Mailer No. 1 team over for a three-game win In the Star League, and he responded with games of 234. 210 and 211. a total of 655. Stereotypers were the victims. The second-place Mailer No. 10 team also won three from Circulation, while Intertype won the odd game from Operators. Dave James made a nice gain on Charlie Cray, the individual leader of the Reformed Church League when he tossed ia a seriw of 650 to Cray’s 592. Trinity and First Y. M. C. won three games from St. Paul and Carrollton Boosters, while PleasSecond Reformed “jyJMkfits took the odd game from ImP*£. on . d Reformed No. 3. Barracas P thprs to reach the 600 KM k w' Sl £.A r £ 0ld ’ m 6 s ß ’v a " d H Schoch. with a H '257 C at the flnlsh hlgh sin *‘ e K4me Showalter Duco treated Edle Battery anything but neighborly, during the Meridian Auto League session at the Illinois, taking the entire series. State Highway and Indiana Bell also won three from S a Sim rd Wash-Rite, while BurfceCadlllac had to be content with a twogame win over Northwestern. M Sand S. Body engaged in another pracJA®* e^?, on during the Pastime League B}*!/ ta £lng three games at 111 from Singer Sewing Machine. Williamson Furnace also three from Stanley Jewelry, while atZlm to 1 !?’ Sffe” 1 ” Insurance. Fair Store and Weber Milk won two from HoffS?*n. Cranny Case. Silent Five and Kroger Grocery. Schmitt Insurance boys were the

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JAN. 20, 1931

CoX Faces ; Old Rival Tonight Will Be Tracy's Third Scrap With Ohio Feather, Tracy Cox will have to whip Midget Mike O'Dowd tonight at the j Armory or he might as well mark Mike's name off his calling list. This is the third meeting of the ! rivals and on both former occasions ! the Buckeye walked off with the honors. Oox right now is riding high on a wave of popularity due to the fine form he lias shown in recent fights. The complete card: Ten Round*—Tracy Cox, Indl&nepolU. ve. Midget Mike O’Dowd, Columbus, O.; feather*. Eight Round*—Red Holloway. Indian a polls, rs, Dick Porter. Anderson; junior welter*. Six Rounds—Jack McClure, Peru, vs, Charier Arthurs, Chicago: light heavies. Six Rounds—WiUard Chappell, tndlana polls, vs. R. O. Browp, Ft. Harrison: light heavies. Four Rounds—Pat Murphy. Danville. Dl , vs. Ted Hunt, Indianapolis: lightweights. The supporting card will be headed by an eight-rounder between Red Holloway and Dick Porter. The top six will introduce a newcomer in Jack McClure, protege of Captain Earl Myers, instructor of boxing at Culver Military academy. McClure will meet Charley Arthurs, who outpointed Chunky i Ewing at the Armory last Tuesday, The show will start at 8:15.

The result was that a delayed or slow offense was used to spread the defense out over the floor, thus making It easier to penetrate. This can be done by the team ahead in score. The other use of the delayed offense is in the final minutes of the game to keep possession of the ball and at the same time make offensive thrusts for short baskets. The delayed offense as illustrated in the accompanying chart has been used by western conference teams. The offensive team takes the ball to Its defensive end of the floor and waits until the defense approaches. The ball should be passed snappily to avoid interceptions. When the entire defense comes out, a pass is made to (C) meeting the ball; he bats it back to one of the fast men breaking for the basket. The fastest men should do most of the breaking and there should be two men following up to retain possession of the ball if they do not get a shot. If the offensive thrust fails to go through, the ball should be brought back, passed around and tried again when conditions are right. HOOSIER SHOOTERS LOSE Hoosler Rifle Club team lost to the Zionsville club here Monday night, 986 to 985. Lohman cracked 200 for Zionsville.

£g n<Uch rOIUnB " 9 ard £§s? th^ad^ve^sWk* Barhpr? n fountain Square alleys. EUls and KasDer Furniture won the reich* ai Florl£u s? ho€s and HeidenS h n ri J he 9t her contests. Joe Hoeder were the only nliver*; and h 6ol he 600 mark - ha vlng totals of 608 % wore day* remain to turn hr for the annual city toumavour t 'des!?ed y H*Lr nt, l ( i ln l i ow and secure Wildcats Trim Michigan Five By Times Special ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 20.—Joe Reiff, Northwestern’s sophomore basketball ace; led his Wildcat teammates to 26 to 21 victory over Michigan here Monday night. Reiff s six field goals and three free throws kept the Wildcats in the running all the way, and with the score tied at 21-all and two minutes to go, Riel and Johnson came through with goals and Marshali added a free throw to give Northwestern its margin. Summary: NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN Riel, f....... 3 1 7 Weiss 9 F n TI l geiff- 1 6 3 15 ! Petrie f i l % McCames. c. 0 0 0 Daniels r"* * £ ? ,7 2gSß°n- c-. 1 1 3 AUenhof C g' ‘ f J Marshals. g.. o 1 ? WUllam!on -•* 1 8 2 Totftip .. .10 6 26 1 Totals o ts* QUAKERS FACE ANTIOCH By Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., Jan. 20. Earlham college basketball team will meet Antioch here Wednesday night. The Quakers were scheduled to end its practice today.